Provides a referral service to help people age 60 and older, their family members and caregivers. Referral services include, homemaker services, home delivered meals, caregiver respite, benefit counseling for Medicare, Long Term Care Ombudsman, minor home repairs, emergency response, and assistance with public benefits.

An official who investigates complaints (usually lodged by private citizens) against businesses, public entities, or officials

Eligibility is based on emergency and need basis. Rent and utility assistance is limited to individuals 55 years or older and/or to families who have at least one dependent under the age of 18.

STEAR

Offers a health insurance program for children. Provides 12 months of health care coverage, and families are able to renew every 12 months. Includes: health, mental health, vision and dental coverage.

Assists local emergency responders and officials in planning for emergency events. Having an applicant's information helps determine what kinds of services might be required during a disaster, and helps responders plan and train more effectively. Local governments use the information in different ways.

Provides advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives.

Provides referrals, minor home repair, transportation to medical appointments, a phone buddy program, light housekeeping and yard work assistance, and crisis utility or medication expense assistance for the elderly.

the Texas Medicaid program that helps families pay for employer-sponsored health insurance premiums. It is for families with at least 1 person who gets Medicaid.

is for families with children who are certified for free or reduced-price meals through the National School Lunch Program and families with children born after Aug. 1, 2014 who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits.

Defined as a temporary institutional care of a sick, elderly, or disabled person, providing relief for their usual caregiver.

Abstain from or rid the body of toxic or unhealthy substances.

Provides assistance with expenses for rent, utilities, birth certificates, clothing, prescriptions, vision services and bus fare for transportation if available. Clients needing additional assistance are referred to the appropriate agency.

For Utility/Rent Assistance: This is a once a year assistance. Appointments are LIMITED and given on a first come, first serve basis.

MHMR

Offers low-cost Medicaid health care services, including community-based services and supports.

Benefits are the same as regular Medicaid benefits, including: doctor/clinic visits; mental health care; hospital stays; vision care; emergency care; hearing care; medicine; speech therapy; glasses; occupational therapy; X-rays; and physical therapy.

Investigates reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of adults who are elderly or have disabilities. Conducts in-home investigations and provides or arranges for services, such as short-term help with shelter, home repairs, food, transportation, managing money, medical care, home healthcare services, and mental health services.

Serves as a managed care program that offers Medicaid benefits, beginning Nov. 1, 2016, to children and adults aged 20 and younger with disabilities.

Offers small loans ranging from $300-$1500
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BVCIL

Provides a 24-hour living arrangement in licensed assisted facilities with personal care, home management, escort, 24-hour supervision, social and recreational activities, and transportation. To find out if a facility is certified to care for individuals with Alzheimer's disease, contact the facility.

Provides day services including life skills, individual goal setting, recreational, pre-vocational, educational, and volunteer opportunities to adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

Provides services to people seeking employment and employers including high school equivalency diploma (GED), Adult Literacy, and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes.

Services for job seekers include: resume writing, workshops and skill assessments, job listings, assistance with a job search, computers with educational programs such as a typing tutor, Internet access, videos, information on education and training, GED preparation, Adult Literacy, ESL classes, fax machine, copier, phone, resources for the disabled, and other supportive services.

Services for employers include: recruitment and screening of applicants, providing space for conferences and interviews, and supplying information on the labor market, wages, training, and out-placement.

Offers annual multi-day events providing free dental care services to individuals who cannot afford care any other way. Dentists, dental professionals, and other volunteers from across Texas donate their professional services.

TANF

Is a statewide network of community-based organizations that helps people apply for and manage their HHSC benefits, including food, cash and medical assistance, online at YourTexasBenefits.com

Provides computers with internet access and other technology resources to allow community members access to HHSC's online public benefits application at YourTexasBenefits.com. Some Community Partners also provide one-on-one assistance with completing and sending HHSC public benefits applications online, checking the status of benefits online, or renewing benefits online.